The soft clinking of porcelain cups filled the sunlit room, as the fragrance of tea and strange herbs drifted through the air. Akira Urameshi, battle-scarred but calm, sat at the round table nestled near the large window of his fifth-floor lounge, watching the city bustle beyond. His store pulsed with magical life below, traders coming and going like ants, all oblivious to the quiet cosmic meeting happening above.
Across from him sat… well, to most, it would jus
"Ahhh… Akira, my boy,
Akira raised an eyebrow, swirling his cup.
God chuckled, dabbing crumbs fro
Akira snort
"Don't sass your Creator," God said, wagging a playful finger. "But between you and me…" He leaned in, eyes twinkling like twin stars. "I've been busy binge-watching Earth's cooking shows. You humans, so inventive with food. The other worlds? They've got mana, magic, beasts—sure. But no cinnamon rolls."
He gestured to th
Aki
"And the hats," God grinned, a
The two shared a quiet laugh, the atmosphere unusually light
After a pause, God refilled their cups with a flick of his fingers, the tea
"Listen, Akira," God began, his voice soft
Akira sipped his tea, the warm liquid grounding him. "I didn
"I know. You did it because you b
Akira chuckled, not denying it.
"That brings me to… the next part," God co
Akira's gaze sharpened. "You're sending me away?"
"Not b
Akira tilted his head, curiosity piqued.
"See, out there," God gestured
Akira considered, fingers tapping rhythmically on h
"Will be fine," God interrupted gently. "Your employees are loyal, your magical systems self-sustaining. Besides…" He grinned conspirato
Akira blinked. "You've been… ad
"Think of it as divine marketing," God chuckled. "Yo
Akira sighe
"True." God popped the last pastry into his mouth, speaking around crumbs. "But I'm also
"And the dangers?" Akira asked, ever th
"Plenty," God admitted, brushing sugar from his sweater vest. "
Akira smirked. "Sounds familiar.
"You'll love it," God promised, eyes crinkling with grandfatherly fondness. "And hey, next time I visit, brin
The two stood, the sunlight casting long shadows across the room, the h
"Finish your preparations," God instructed, clapping Akira's shoulder. "Say your goodbyes, if you mus
Akira met the ancient, amused gaze wi
God smiled, vanishing in a swirl of starlight and pastry crumbs.
The room quieted, the city bust
Akira poured himself another cup of tea, eyes fixed on the horizon where one world ended and infinite others began.
Adve
And he was ready.